How to Install Windows Wireless Display App on Windows 11
The Wireless Display app in Windows 11 turns your PC into a wireless screen receiver so you can mirror phones, tablets, or other laptops without any cables. This optional feature uses Miracast technology to let you beam videos, photos, and presentations straight to your monitor.
Microsoft removed this app from the pre-installed feature list in recent Windows 11 updates, meaning you now need to add it manually through your system settings. Once you finish the quick setup, your computer works as a second wireless display for any compatible device in your house.
Install the Wireless Display app through Settings by navigating to Apps Optional features View features. Search for “Wireless Display,” select it, and click Install. This turns your PC into a Miracast receiver.
How to install the Windows Wireless Display app
Installing the Windows Wireless Display app on a Windows 11 PC happens within the Settings menu. The option is found under ‘Optional features.’ From there, adding the app to the computer enables wireless screen sharing.
Open Settings and navigate to Apps > Optional features.
Click View features to open the app directory.
In the pop-up box, type “Wireless Display” in the search bar. Check the box next to the app name, and hit Next then Install.
Admin privileges are required to modify system features during this process.
Once the progress bar finishes, the app is installed and ready to use. Management tools are also available for download directly from the official Microsoft Store.
Managing Firmware and Troubleshooting
Keeping the Miracast adapter firmware up-to-date is important for a smooth connection, and the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app helps track this.
How to update adapter firmware
- Open the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app.
- Connect to your adapter.
- Look for the Firmware section to see if an update is available.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install.
Overscan and Display Settings
Blurry or cut-off edges usually stem from overscan, which happens when the display stretches past the physical monitor boundaries. Audio sync problems are resolved by checking Sound settings and ensuring the correct output device is selected, or by changing the audio format.
How to use the Wireless Display app
Once the Windows Wireless Display app is installed, setting up the PC to receive wireless connections takes a few moments. Go to Settings, then System, and choose 'Project to this PC' to configure how other devices connect and share their screen.
- Available everywhere on secure networks
- Available everywhere
- Always Off (Recommended)
Click the link that says Launch the Connect app to project to this PC. The computer now waits for a signal from another device.
How to uninstall the app
Unwanted features can be removed to save space. Go to Settings > Apps > Optional features. Find the Wireless Display tile in the list of installed features, click it to expand, and select Uninstall.
Summary
The Windows Wireless Display app lets users mirror screens wirelessly using Miracast, and installation happens quickly through the Optional features menu.
Why is my Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter not connecting?
Connection issues often stem from outdated display drivers or firewall settings. Make sure the PC and adapter share the same network if needed, and confirm the Wi-Fi adapter supports Miracast. Restarting both the PC and the adapter fixes temporary connection glitches in most cases.
Do I need the app if I have a 🪟 Windows 11 PC?
Windows 11 has built-in casting features, but the Wireless Display app is required to act as a receiver. Sending a screen to a television does not require this app. It is only needed to turn the PC into a display.
Is the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app free?
The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app is completely free to download from the Microsoft Store. It helps users manage settings, update firmware, and troubleshoot connection issues for wireless display hardware.
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